DejaVue Inertia.js (with Joe Tannenbaum)
Oct 10, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Joe Tannenbaum, a Software Engineer at Laravel and a contributor to Inertia, dives into the intricate world of linking JavaScript and PHP. He discusses how Inertia.js acts as a powerful bridge for developing applications, highlights exciting features in the upcoming version 2, and explains the importance of session management and client-side security. Joe also uncovers the advantages of using the Composition API in Vue.js and shares insights on working within a thriving remote team. Prepare to enhance your development game!
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TUI Video in Terminal Anecdote
- Joe Tannenbaum shared his journey with text-based user interfaces (TUIs) via the Laravel package Prompts.
- He demonstrated live video displayed in ASCII art in the terminal at Laracon US, pushing TUI capabilities to the limit.
Inertia's Glue Concept
- Inertia.js acts as a thin glue layer linking Laravel backend and Vue (or React/Svelte) frontend.
- It enables server-side routing with SPA-like navigation by returning JSON responses instead of full page reloads.
Best of Backend and Frontend
- Use Inertia to write frontend in Vue while leveraging Laravel's powerful backend features.
- Accept that backend is PHP and frontend is JavaScript, but type sharing via packages can help.